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Sylvia’s

Critics' Pick

328 Lenox Ave., New York, NY 10027
nr. 127th St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-996-0660 Send to Phone

Price Range: $-$$
Reader Rating:
8.4 out of 10

5 Reviews | Write a Review
Cuisine: American Traditional, Southern/Soul

Map

Official Website

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Hours

Mon-Sat, 8am-10:30pm; Sun, 11am-8pm

Nearby Subway Stops

2, 3 at 125th St.

Prices

$9-$20

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Breakfast
Brunch - Weekend
Classic NY
Good for Groups
Great Desserts
Kid-Friendly
Kids' Menu
Live Music
Lunch
Private Dining/Party Space

Alcohol

Full Bar

Reservations

Accepted/Not Necessary

Profile

Though it's lost few if any acolytes, Sylvia's is hardly a Harlem hangout anymore. On any given night, you can find more Columbia students there than you can in study hall, not to mention Asian tourists by the busload. Still, that hasn't changed Her Majesty's covenant by one black-eyed pea. The hot ribs still fall right off the bone. Pork chops induce finger-licking. And desserts like rum cake and coconut cake are deliriously good. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Recommended Dishes

Barbecued ribs, $18.50

Reader Ratings

8.4

Best Ever

jac1 from 53209 | Posted on 12/18/07

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	10
Service:	10

Décor:	9

Value:	10

I had the opportunity to eat at Sylvia's and have not stopped talking about it since. I have worked as a chef in a few very fine dining restaurants and Sylvia's is right up there with the best of...Read More

2nd Time around. It isn't good.

TRich from 20601 | Posted on 7/27/07

Overall Reader Rating: 4 (Not Recommended)


Food:	3
Service:	3

Décor:	5

Value:	5

This was my second time going to Sylvia's in 2 years. Each time I went with a large group so we were in the reserved section. The service wasn't great at all. The food was served family style. They...Read More